MD Anderson Cancer Center is hiring an experienced Clinical Nurse - Critical Care for a 55-bed ICU. In this role, you will provide patient-focused care through a multidisciplinary team approach, accountable for managing patient care and collaborating with physicians and other services.
What You'll Do
- Manage and provide patient care in your assigned area.
- Assess patient needs for nursing care and the multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with physicians, other services, patients, and families to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
- Integrate research study results and theories to improve practice.
- Participate in data collection for current studies.
- Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies.
- Document care according to established standards.
- Access, input, and retrieve information from computer systems.
- Assure continuity of care through discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services.
- Act as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights.
- Train, coach, and assist team members to ensure optimal patient care and efficient resource use.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- At least 1 year of RN experience.
- Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license.
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification if working in the Nursing Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- At least 2 years of ICU RN experience.
- OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification.
- Certification in a specialty practice area.
Team & Environment
You will join a team of 230 employees using a multidisciplinary team approach within a 55-bed ICU. MD Anderson fosters a patient-focused culture dedicated to quality outcomes, evidence-based practice, and professional development.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: US Dollar (USD) 68,000 - US Dollar (USD) 142,000
- Fully covered medical premiums
- Teacher’s Retirement Services (TRS) contribution
- Generous Paid-Time-Off
- Certification pay
- Up to $8,320 in annual unit-based differentials for inpatient units
- Shift differential pay for Evening/Night nurses
- Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance for those relocating from 100+ miles away
- Nurse-driven research, educational initiatives, mentoring and professional development
- Additional benefits: medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Houston, Texas, United States.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
